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Every year, thousands of ships come in and out of our bays hauling dangerous and hazardous materials. A loophole in current legislation allows them to be transported with spotty protections. On Nov. 7, 2007, the San Francisco Bay oil spill reminded us what can happen when we are not using the strongest possible protections.

Now, while all the media and politicians are focused on this issue, we need to present them with a set of policies that they can follow to make a real difference on keeping our beaches and bays clean and safe for future generations.

Environment California wants to make sure that we learn from the lessons of this oil spill and focus on positive legislation that will prevent future oil spills.

Overview

An early morning surfer in Malibu ... A sea otter playing in Monterey Bay ... A sunbather lounging on a San Diego beach ... Bays and beaches are central to what we love about California.

The enormous kelp beds off the coast of Southern California are the second most biologically diverse communities known to exist in the ocean.

Recreation and tourism at our beaches drive the coastal economy and make up a large part of the state’s economic activity. Conservative estimates of beach visits each year in California exceed 150 million.

Our coasts are also ecologically and economically vital to our state, yet our coasts are threatened by pollution.If you find a wildlife afflicted 415-701-2311

Click here is a list of the bills that will be considered this year in the California State Legislature.